Holy Names Academy students (top to bottom) Jackie Costello, Annie Koler and Shiboo DeLeon peek out from behind the curtain in the academy's production of "Annie," in which they play orphans. The drama department will perform the play in August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The school is presenting "Fringe Follies" to raise funds for the trip. less

Holy Names Academy students (top to bottom) Jackie Costello, Annie Koler and Shiboo DeLeon peek out from behind the curtain in the academy's production of "Annie," in which they play orphans. The drama ... more

Eduardo Firpo, a scientist with the University of Washington's Cell Systems Initiative, works on a research project. The initiative melds the academic and industrial worlds to find out exactly what happens in living cells -- and to develop new products, which the UW would license. less

Eduardo Firpo, a scientist with the University of Washington's Cell Systems Initiative, works on a research project. The initiative melds the academic and industrial worlds to find out exactly what happens in ... more

Photo: Phil H. Webber, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Zhanna Nechitaylo, 6, stands at the door of the Auburn Boys & Girls Club, where federal cuts could endanger programs for more than 100 Ukrainian children, among others.

Zhanna Nechitaylo, 6, stands at the door of the Auburn Boys & Girls Club, where federal cuts could endanger programs for more than 100 Ukrainian children, among others.

Valentin Kharik, 9, is engrossed in a video game at the Auburn club. Federal cuts to pay for tax breaks could endanger the club's programs.

Valentin Kharik, 9, is engrossed in a video game at the Auburn club. Federal cuts to pay for tax breaks could endanger the club's programs.

Photo: Gilbert W. Arias, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Denny Croston, a member of the Issaquah Valley Trolley Team, dresses the part as motorman for the city's trolley. The city hopes the 1927 streetcar, leased from Yakima, will help bring vitality to downtown for now and possibly help ease traffic congestion in the future. less

Denny Croston, a member of the Issaquah Valley Trolley Team, dresses the part as motorman for the city's trolley. The city hopes the 1927 streetcar, leased from Yakima, will help bring vitality to downtown for ... more

Photo: Paul Kitagaki Jr., Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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The cruise ship Norwegian Sky pulls away from its mooring yesterday at Bell Harbor Marina and heads north on its 2001 inaugural cruise to Alaska. It’s the first of 21 cruises to Alaska for the Norwegian Cruise Lines vessel. A Royal Caribbean ship, Radiance of the Seas, the newest in that company’s fleet, will sail 16 times from Seattle to points north. less

The cruise ship Norwegian Sky pulls away from its mooring yesterday at Bell Harbor Marina and heads north on its 2001 inaugural cruise to Alaska. It’s the first of 21 cruises to Alaska for the Norwegian ... more

Floyd Schmoe was nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, which included digging wells for displaced Palestinians.

Floyd Schmoe was nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, which included digging wells for displaced Palestinians.

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After a full day of classes, a tired Sandy Coan does paperwork in her Van Asselt Elementary School classroom. This is her second year in a profession that she's come to love but believes she can't afford.

After a full day of classes, a tired Sandy Coan does paperwork in her Van Asselt Elementary School classroom. This is her second year in a profession that she's come to love but believes she can't afford.

Photo: Dan DeLong, Special To The Post-Intelligencer

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Sandy Coan heads home after a day full of the labor, stress, delights and surprises of teaching kindergarten. She loves the work, but has a hard time making ends meet.

Sandy Coan heads home after a day full of the labor, stress, delights and surprises of teaching kindergarten. She loves the work, but has a hard time making ends meet.

Photo: Dan DeLong, Special To The Post-Intelligencer

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Sandy Coan gets classroom help from Pulemau Savusa during a reading lesson. She is on stage the whole day, with little help, keeping 25 attention-demanding young children of varied capacities occupied and learning. less

Sandy Coan gets classroom help from Pulemau Savusa during a reading lesson. She is on stage the whole day, with little help, keeping 25 attention-demanding young children of varied capacities occupied and ... more

A supporter of ousted Philippine President Joseph Estrada is raised by members of the crowd after she fainted from the heat during the fifth day of protests in the Manila suburb of Mandaluyong. Estrada, the first Philippine chief executive jailed on corruption charges, called on his followers to spread the protest in the provinces, but urged them to refrain from violence. less

A supporter of ousted Philippine President Joseph Estrada is raised by members of the crowd after she fainted from the heat during the fifth day of protests in the Manila suburb of Mandaluyong. Estrada, the ... more

Photo: Associated Press

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